The New Orleans Saints were everybody's favorite team following Hurricane Katrina, and soon NFL fans across the country were sporting Drew Brees or Reggie Bush jerseys. But soon that sentiment wore out, and all that are left now are once again the true New Orleans Saints fans in their black and gold Saints apparel.

Fans of the New Orleans Saints have reason to be optimistic, even as injuries have severely limited them. Young wide receiver Marques Colston suffered an injury to his thumb at the start of the 2008 NFL season and Jeremy Shockey missed significant time.

However, 2009 promises to see the team healthier and Drew Brees will have all of his targets returned to him. Drew Brees jerseys are popular in New Orleans not just for his stellar play at quarterback, but for everything he has done in the community. He's more than just a guy selling New Orleans Saints apparel and playing for the team, he lives and breathes New Orleans and recovery for the region.

Reggie Bush jerseys sure are everywhere, but has he warranted that fame and recognition? He has to step up his game to make the team's high pick of him worthwhile. Certainly he has shown many signs of improvement, but he has a long way to go to justify all of the New Orleans Saints merchandise he helped sell.